Room Sizes, Layouts & Capacity

Repair Garage

The Repair Garage is usually the first choice for events. It has about 6,400 sq ft of space and can accommodate up to 296 guests for a seated meal. This building can also work for smaller groups with plenty of space for including some classic Packards as static displays.

Lodge Garage

The Lodge Garage is the building that is visible from Van Dyke Ave. It measures about 1,600 sq ft and is most often used for smaller events, but it also can accommodate up to about 100 guests for a seated meal (220 for theatre style seating).

We have 24 – 60″ round tables and 20 – 6 ft rectangular tables available. Click here for more info. Chairs, catering, and any other equipment and services needed must be brought in by outside vendors.

The Lodge Garage is connected to The Repair Garage by a large paved courtyard and it’s possible to host a larger group by adding a tent to the courtyard area so that guests can flow through all three areas.

Large tents are also an option as there are several locations on the grounds that would work for this. At the west end of the grounds is one small stretch of concrete that was part of the original test track and it would be a great spot to locate a large event tent. Plus, there are lots of spots on the grounds that a tent could be set up on the grass too.

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